D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 24. PUBLIC SPACE AND SAFETY |
Chapter 24-13. CIVIL FINES UNDER D.C. LAW 6-100 |
Section 24-1380. SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE LITTER CONTROL ADMINISTRATION ACT
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1380.1The following civil infractions and their respective fines set forth in this subsection shall refer to residential violations:
Infraction
(DCMR Citation)
Abatement
Violation
Fine
Service Hours
Solid wastes not properly
YES
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 7
8
stored and contained for
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
collection
3rd violation within 60-day period.
$ 300
32
(21 DCMR 700.3)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Failure to maintain
YES
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
abutting public space
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 702.1 )
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Failure to maintain
NO
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
abutting public space
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(buildings with no more than
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
3 dwelling units)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
(2 1 DCMR 702.2)
Construction waste out for
YES
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
collection
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 702.3)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Failure to containerize
NO
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
leaves
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 703.2)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Leaves swept onto public
NO
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
space
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 703.3)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Solid waste container out
NO
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
at wrong time or place
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 705.5)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Household hazardous
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
waste out for collection
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 705.6)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Improperly bundled solid
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
waste
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 705.7)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Improper disposal of
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
Bulk waste
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 706.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Insufficient number of
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
solid waste container
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 707.3)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Unclean or damaged
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
containers
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 707.4)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Container without
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
tight-fitting
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
lid or not watertight
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(21 DCMR 708.5)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Improper container-contents
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
not removable
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 708.6)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Overweight conventional
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
container
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(2 1 DCMR 708.7)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Open solid waste
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
container
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 708.9)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Illegal plastic bags
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
(21 DCMR 708.10)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Improper solid waste
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
container
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 708.1 1 (a-c))
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Overweight supercan
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
(21 DCMR 708.8)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Vehicle on public space
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
without a permit
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(24 DCMR 101.5)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Failure to maintain the
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
public parking
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(24 DCMR 102.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Improperly enclosing the
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
public parking
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(24 DCMR 103.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Enclosing the tree space
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
(24 DCMR 103.14)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Paving the public parking
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
(24 DCMR 104.1)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Illegal deposit in an alley
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
(24 DCMR 1000.1)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Dangerous Obstructions
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
in public space without
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
a permit
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(24 DCMR 2000.4)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Obstructing public space
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
without a permit
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(24 DCMR 2001.2)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Obstructing free use of
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
public space - overgrowth
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
of shrubs, trees, bushes
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(24 DCMR 2001.3)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Failure to properly protect
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
public space when travel
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
is obstructed
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(24 DCMR 2001.4)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Improper disposal of
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
container capable of
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
confining children
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(24 DCMR 2010.1)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
1380.2The following civil infractions and their respective fines set forth in this subsection shall refer to commercial violations:
Infraction
(DCMR Citation)
Abatement
Violation
Fine
Service Hours
Improper storage of
YES
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
16
solid waste
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
32
(21 DCMR 700.3)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 4000
24
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 8000
200
Improper storage of
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 1500
16
solid waste
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(21 DCMR 700.3)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Failure to maintain the
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
abutting public space &
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
causing a nuisance
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
(21 DCMR 702.1)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Failure to maintain the
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
abutting public space
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(21 DCMR 702.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Failure to containerize leaves No
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 703.2)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Leaves on public space
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 703.3)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Open food waste stored
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 500
16
for collection
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
32
(21 DCMR 704.2)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 4000
200
No licensed solid waste
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 500
16
collector
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
32
(21 DCMR 705.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 4000
200
Insufficient number of
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 500
16
solid waste collections
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
32
(21 DCMR 705.2)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 4000
200
Permitting spillage from
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
solid waste container or
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
collection vehicle
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
(21 DCMR 705.3)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Open-bodied
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 300
16
Vehicles licensed
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
32
after 2/29/1980
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 900
64
(21 DCMR 705.4(a))
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
100
Unenclosed or uncovered
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 300
16
solid waste collection vehicle
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
32
(21 DCMR 705.4)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 900
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Household hazardous waste
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
out for collection
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(21 DCMR 705.6)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Improper solid
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
waste container
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(21 DCMR 707.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Insufficient number of
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
solid waste containers
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(21 DCMR 707.3)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Unclean or damaged
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
container
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(2 1 DCMR 707.4)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Solid waste collection vehicle
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
without a
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
dumping mechanism
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
(21 DCMR 709.3)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Improperly displaying solid
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
waste vehicle ID
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(21 DCMR 709.5)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Collecting solid waste
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 500
16
without a license
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
32
(21 DCMR 710.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 1500
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Illegal disposal at
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 300
16
DC facilities
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
32
(21 DCMR 713.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 900
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Operating an open dump
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 300
16
(21 DCMR 713.10)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
32
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 900
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Unsafe, unclean, or
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
non-odor- free
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
containerization
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
(2 1 DCMR 806.1)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Debris drained into storm
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
16
sewer
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
32
(21 DCMR 806.5)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 4000
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 8000
200
Nuisance or unsightly space
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(21 DCMR 806.10)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Container lacks
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
collector's name
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
phone number, capacity
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
(21 DCMR 806.24)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Vehicle on public
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
space without a permit
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(24 DCMR 101.5)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Failure to maintain the public
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
parking
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(24 DCMR 102.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Improperly enclosing
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
the public parking
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(24 DCMR 103.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Enclosing the tree space
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(24 DCMR 103.14)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Advertising device
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
on sidewalk
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(24 DCMR 104.9)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Illegal deposits in alleys
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(24 DCMR 1000.1 )
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Obstructing public space
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
without a permit
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
(24 DCMR 2001.2)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Obstructing free use of public
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
space-overgrowth of shrubs,
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
trees, bushes
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
(24 DCMR 200 1.3)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Dangerous Obstruction
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
in public space without
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
a permit
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
(24 DCMR 2000.4)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Failure to properly protect
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
public space when travel
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
is obstructed
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
(24 DCMR 2001.4)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
Improper disposal
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
of container
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
capable of confining children
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
64
(24 DCMR 20 10.1)
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
200
1380.3The following civil infractions and their respective fines set forth in this subsection shall refer to general violations:
Infraction
(DCMR Citation)
Abatement
Violation
Fine
Service Hours
Littering
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
(21 DCMR 700.4)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Posting notices on
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
8
public lampposts
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
16
(24 DCMR 108.1 )
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
100
Signs or posters on trees
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
8
in public space
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
16
(24 DCMR 108.2)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
100
Failure to remove animal
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 150
8
Excrement from public space
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
16
(24 DMCR 900.7)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
100
Trailing mud, earth, rocks
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 300
8
onto public space
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
16
(24 DCMR 1000.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 900
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
64
Illegal Dumping
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
(24 DCMR 1000.1 )
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 4000
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 8000
Illegal Dumping (from a
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 5000
Vehicle)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 5000
(D.C. Law 10 - 117)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 5000
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 5000
Nuisance Vacant Lot
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 300
(24 DCMR 1002.1)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 900
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
Depositing handbills on
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
public space
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(24 DCMR 1008.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Improper use of litter
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 75
8
receptacles
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 150
16
(24 DCMR 1009.1)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 300
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
100
Damaging public litter
No
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 300
8
receptacles
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 600
16
(24 DCMR 1009.2)
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 900
32
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
100
Graffiti
Yes
lst violation within 60-day period
$ 250
(D.C. Law 13-309)
2nd violation within 60-day period
$ 500
3rd violation within 60-day period
$ 1000
4th violation within 60-day period
$ 2000
1380.4 The following civil infractions and their respective fines set forth in this subsection shall refer to Rights of Way violations:
Infraction
Penalty
Excavating without Permit(s)
1st violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 2,500
(24 DCMR 101.1)
2nd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 5,000
3rd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 10,000
Excavation without providing
1st violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 250
public Notice
2nd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 500
(24 DCMR 3402.1)
3rd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 1,000
Failure to notify Director of
1st violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 250
commencement of
2nd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 500
Excavation
3rd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 1,000
(24 DCMR 3403.4)
Failure to notify Director of
1st violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 250
completion of excavation
2nd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 500
(24 DCMR 3403.4)
3rd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 1,000
Restoration without providing
1st violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 250
notice to Director
2nd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 500
(24 DCMR 3404.5)
3rd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 1,000
Violation of Permit conditions
$ 500 per occurrence, per day
(24 DCMR 3403.1)
(24 DCMR 3401.15)
Improper site protection
$ 500 per occurrence, per day
(24 DCMR 3403.5)
(Standard Specifications for
Highways and Structures
§ 105.09)
No permit on site
$ 250 per occurrence, per day
(24 DCMR 101.6)
Improper trimming of trench
$ 2,500 per trench, per day
(24 DCMR 3403.5)
(Standard Specifications for
Highways and Structures § 207)
Trench length over 1,200 linear Feet
$ 2,500 per day
(24 DCMR 3404.6)
Improper public notice No
$ 1,000 per block, per day
project sign, wrong information
on sign/notice, etc.
(24 DCMR 3402.1)
Failure to complete restoration
$ 1,000 per trench, per day
by Permit expiration
(24 DCMR 3404.3)
Improper housekeeping
$ 500 per block, per day
(24 DCMR 3403.5)
(Standard Specifications for
Highways and Structures
§ 103.01)
Non-compliance with 24-hour
$ 2,500 per day
repair notice to make safe
(24 DCMR 3404.7)
(24 DCMR 3403.5)
(Standard Specifications for
Highways and Structures § 415,
506, 715, and 716)
Non-compliance with 3-day
$ 2,500 per day
corrective Repair notice
(24 DCMR 3404.8)
Failure to notify Director of
$ 5,000 per occurrence
abandonment of underground facilities
(24 DCMR 3405.6)
Failure to comply with
1st violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 250
Standard Specifications
2nd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 500
(24 DCMR 3403.5)
3rd violation w/in a 3-year period, $ 1,000
Providing valet parking without a
valid Valet Parking permit$ 300 per occurrence
(24 DCMR 1600.1)
Failure to display a Valet Parking
Permit$ 50 per occurrence
(24 DCMR 1605.1 - Standard Valet
Parking permits)
(24 DCMR 1611.2 - Event Venue Valet Parking
permits)
Unauthorized staging -
applies only to Standard Valet
Parking permits$ 150 per occurrence
(24 DCMR 1604.3)
Parking motor vehicle in public space
in violation of Valet Parking permit -
applies only to Standard Valet
Parking permits$ 250 per occurrence
(24 DCMR 1606.1)
Failure to notify Department of any
change to Valet Parking permit$ 25/change/day
(24 DCMR 1606.2, 1606.3, 1612.3, 1612.4)
Leaving a motor vehicle awaiting valet
parking in a Valet Parking Staging Zone
beyond 10 minutes - applies only to Standard
Valet Parking permits$ 100 per occurrence
(24 DCMR 1604.5)